Nonprofit · EIN 26-3416330
BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,267,468 | $880,859 | $1,386,609 | $8,773,994 | $3,142,903 | $5,631,091 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,057,088 | $786,312 | $270,776 | $5,782,913 | $1,438,431 | $4,344,482 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,808,901 | $564,405 | $1,244,496 | $5,907,665 | $2,008,959 | $3,898,706 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,378,646
- of which government grants
- $250,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $224,445
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$335,623
- Other revenue
- -$335,623
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $232,007
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $494,650
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,188
- Accounting fees
- $42,405
- Occupancy
- $65,635
- Travel
- $20
- Depreciation
- $22,552
- Program services (functional)
- $424,662
- Management and general (functional)
- $271,752
- Fundraising (functional)
- $184,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,782,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,773,994
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,142,903
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,631,091
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $176,020
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $652,304
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,978,787
- Gross receipts
- $3,234,741
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 743
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Maitre | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $190,000 |
| Terry Brechtel | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lukin T Gilliland Jr | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Timothy L Swan | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Joe Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Ana M Guzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Michelle Lugalia-Hollon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Betty Bueche | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vicky Yuan | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leticia Van de Putte | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Samuel M White | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Mathews | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Robin Howard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Stuart Selig | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Claudia Salinas | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Everette Fly | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CeCe Barfield | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry M Brechtel | Interim CEO | 40 | $147,923 |
| Chris Maitre | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $59,617 |
| Joseph D Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Nicolas S Hollis | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Lukin T Gilliland Jr | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Timothy L Swan | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Mary Alice Cisneros | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lewis F Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ana M Guzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| William B Kingman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Earl Linson | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Ricardo Romo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robert F Scherer | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Leticia Van de Putte | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Samuel M White | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Mathews | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Robin Howard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Stuart Selig | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Charlotte Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Claudia Salinas | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Everette Fly | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CeCe Barfield | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry M Brechtel | Interim CEO | 40 | $127,500 |
| Deborah T Dolge | Executive Director | 40 | $23,885 |
| William J Turner | Executive Director | 40 | $15,158 |
| Joseph D Calvert | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Nicolas S Hollis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Lukin T Gilliland Jr | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Timothy L Swan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Mary Alice Cisneros | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lewis F Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ana M Guzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| William B Kingman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Earl Linson | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Ricardo Romo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robert F Scherer | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Leticia Van de Putte | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Samuel M White | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Mathews | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Robin Howard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Stuart Selig | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Charlotte Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2611 BROADWAY ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215-1022
- In care of
- % JAY LOUDEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lukin Gilliland
- Signed the 990
- Chris Maitre, CEO
- Phone
- (210) 826-1412
- Website
- brackenridgepark.org
- Return prepared by
- Dora Ann Verde CPA CIA
Mission
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy is a steward of Brackenridge Park's natural, historic, educational, and recreational resources and an advocate for their preservation and enhancement for the benefit of current and future generations.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, Brackenridge Park Conservancy achieved significant progress in advancing park enhancement, community engagement, and organizational growth. Key accomplishments included the launch of the Nature Playscape project, an inclusive, nature-based play area developed with community input and designed to support universal accessibility. The Conservancy also strengthened its operational capacity by relocating to a larger office space, enabling a growing team to collaborate more effectively and better support the organizations expanding programs and initiatives. Marketing and outreach efforts also demonstrated strong momentum, including the launch of a new website, a 50% increase in news coverage related to the park, and a 2030% increase in social media followers. Fundraising efforts were equally successful, exceeding the capital campaign goal with more than $4.7 million committed to support free community programming and ongoing park improvements. Community participation remained central to the Conservancys impact throughout the year. The organization hosted more than 22 events, welcoming over 19,000 people into the park and strengthening Brackenridge Parks role as a dynamic gathering place for residents and visitors. Signature events, including Party in the Park: Miraflores, Polo in the Park, and Family Fishing Day, advanced cultural celebration, wellness, and environmental stewardship. The volunteer program also completed a strong inaugural year, supporting 33 events and contributing 2,429 service hours. These efforts resulted in the removal of 1,172 bags of trash and provided critical support for large-scale community events. Through continued wellness programming, educational tours, and partnerships with local organizations, the Conservancy further reinforced its commitment to preserving Brackenridge Parks historic and cultural legacy while expanding access, engagement, and enjoyment for the San Antonio community.Expenses $418,832
- Administered the Brackenridge Park Cats Project to provide the Feral Cat Population in the Park with Healthcare, Feeding and Monitoring.Expenses $5,830
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3416330
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,773,994
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,234,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,267,468 | $880,859 | $8,773,994 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,057,088 | $786,312 | $5,782,913 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,808,901 | $564,405 | $5,907,665 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,288,897 | $620,951 | $5,647,609 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY is 26-3416330.
- Is BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Lukin Gilliland.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,000 (Chris Maitre, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does BRACKENRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,267,468, expenses of $880,859 and total assets of $8,773,994 at year end.
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